Understanding Ad-Hoc Security Initiatives in Africa
17 Aug 2021
Policy Brief
By: Cedric de Coning, Andrew E. Yaw Tchie, Natasja Rupesinghe and Anab Ovidie Grand
The policy brief examines the rise of ad-hoc security initiatives (ASIs) as an established type of collective security mechanism. ASIs are intended to eliminate threats posed by non-state armed groups, and operate across the borders of participating countries to enable the pursuit of such groups. ASIs have emerged because existing African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) mechanisms were not specific or responsive enough to meet this ongoing need. The Regional Cooperation Initiative for the Elimination of the Lord’s Resistance Army, the Multinational Joint Task Force, and the G5 Sahel can all be categorised as ASIs.
Publication Information

Author: Cedric de Coning, Andrew E. Yaw Tchie, Natasja Rupesinghe and Anab Ovidie Grand
Partner: NUPI
Year: 2021
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